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WASH systems for health program inaugurated in Kano
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), a Foreign Common Wealth Development Office (FCDO) funded programme has inaugurated Systems for Health Programme (WS4H) in Kano.
Inaugurating the programme on Tuesday in Kano, the Programme Manager, Mr John Wali, explained that the programme aimed to significantly enhance access to and utilization of inclusive, reliable and resilient WASH services in Nigeria and Sierra Leone.
He said that WS4H was funded by FCDO to the tune of 5 million pounds and the programme duration was four years (2024-2028).
According to him, WS4H focuses particularly on empowering women and girls, geared towards fortifying the foundational pillars such as institutions, policies and regulations.
“WASH services in overreaching vision is to utilize UK Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) as a catalyst for mobilizing diverse funding streams, encompassing both public and private sources.
“Self Help Africa (SHA), an international development organisation, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, committed to the vision of ‘Sustainable livelihoods and healthy lives for all in a changing climate.
“With nearly 50 years of experience working across 17 countries, including Nigeria since 1999, our organisation has achieved significant milestones such as facilitating Nigeria’s first open defecation free (ODF) LGA in 2016.
“In Nigeria, as implementing partners, Self Help Africa (SHA) will forge strategic alliances with the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation along side state government and relevant institution in conjunction with consortium of partners,” he said.
Earlier, Director, Water Quality Control and Sanitation, Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Mrs Elizabeth Ugo, said that the Federal Government’s aim was to address challenges by working together with local communities, government and non-governmental agencies, and international partners.
Represented by Chief Scientific Officer of the Ministry, Hajiya Amina Musa, further said that they aim to build resilient WASH systems that are sustainable, inclusive and capable of meeting the needs of all individuals, particularly the vulnerables.
“The significance of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) cannot be over stated. Access to clean water, adequate sanitation and proper hygiene practices are fundamental to human health and dignity,” she said.
Some of the participants who spoke at the event said that the programme would go along way in solving problems related to water and sanitation.
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By Aminu Garko
Senator Sani Musa, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, has congratulated First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu on her 65th birthday.
In a congratulatory message, Senator Musa described the First Lady as “an Amazon and a source of inspiration to millions of Nigerians.”
Sen.Musa praised Senator Tinubu’s life of impact, devotion to God, and service to the nation.
He celebrated her compassion, strength, and dedication to the welfare of women, children, and the less privileged, noting that she continues to inspire hope across Nigeria.
The Senator wished the First Lady many more years in good health, wisdom, and strength, expressing confidence that she will continue to support President Bola Tinubu and champion noble causes that will uplift the nation.
On behalf of the people of Niger East, I join in celebrating the First Lady’s special day and pray for her continued good health and well-being.
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The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Rep. Abubakar Kabir Bichi, says the Federal Government has committed over N12 billion to a solar power project at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH).
Speaking at the flag-off of the project in Kano, Bichi, who represents Bichi Federal Constituency, said the initiative would make the hospital independent of the national grid.
He explained that the project is part of the government’s plan to solarise all tertiary institutions and teaching hospitals across the country, beginning with AKTH.
According to him, the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to strengthen healthcare infrastructure.
“The Federal Government set aside N300 billion in the 2025 appropriation act, and very soon all our tertiary institutions and teaching hospitals, including those owned by states, will enjoy 24-hour solar power.
“This year alone, I have attracted projects worth over N26 billion to AKTH, which has never happened in its history,” he said.
Bichi added that similar projects were underway at Bayero University Kano, Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil, and Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital.
He also commended Tinubu for supporting the project, describing it as a milestone in healthcare service delivery.
In his remarks, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Chief Uche Nnaji, said the initiative marked the translation of the Renewed Hope Agenda from vision to tangible action.
On his part, the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, assured that the project would be delivered before December.
“This is the first of its kind in Nigeria. We are targeting about 10,000 projects across the 36 states and the FCT to ensure 100 per cent solarisation of facilities,” Abdullahi said.
The Chief Medical Director of AKTH, Prof. Abdulrahman Sheshe, said the hospital spends about N150 million monthly on electricity bills and an additional N30 million on diesel.
“With this intervention, the hospital will save more than 30 per cent of its expenses. This project could not have come at a better time, especially after the recent power dispute we had,” he said.
Before the flag-off, Bichi inspected the ongoing construction of a five-storey Accident, Emergency and Trauma Centre at the hospital, another project facilitated by the Federal Government.
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